350Z N/A Project
#17
April 21-22, 2012
Tomei Headers and RT HFC's
This weekend, a friend of I installed my Tomei Expreme V2 Headers and replaced my Berk Test Pipes by Random Technology High Flow Cats. I didn't heated wrap the headers, because Tomei do not recommend to do it. Instead, they recommend to heat wrap the gas lines, on the passenger side. For those who are wondering, I replaced TP's by HFC's for 3 reasons: 1) I didn't like how it sounds with TPs between 2-3k rpm, 2) gas smell and 3) CEL (P0420 and P0430).
I knew the installation is not simple at all - a.k.a. find a way to access exhaust manifold bolts - but I didn't know we have to flush the coolant and remove things like A/C compressor and steering column (much easier on a G). The installation was completed in about 8-9 hours. The guy was supposed to install my AMS lightweight pulleys, but found out it is more complicated that he was thinking.
The car isn't louder than before, probably because I replaced TP's by HFC's. I didn't noticed any performance gain, as usual lol. Unfortunately, on the way back home, CEL came back. Strange! I will ask a friend to check my codes! I'm sure the CEL is related to the HFC's - because they do not have O2 bung.
Little surprise on Sunday morning: 4cm of beautiful snow
My almost new tires:
Next? In a few weeks I will go back to Johnny's to have my Uprev tune adjusted.
Tomei Headers and RT HFC's
This weekend, a friend of I installed my Tomei Expreme V2 Headers and replaced my Berk Test Pipes by Random Technology High Flow Cats. I didn't heated wrap the headers, because Tomei do not recommend to do it. Instead, they recommend to heat wrap the gas lines, on the passenger side. For those who are wondering, I replaced TP's by HFC's for 3 reasons: 1) I didn't like how it sounds with TPs between 2-3k rpm, 2) gas smell and 3) CEL (P0420 and P0430).
I knew the installation is not simple at all - a.k.a. find a way to access exhaust manifold bolts - but I didn't know we have to flush the coolant and remove things like A/C compressor and steering column (much easier on a G). The installation was completed in about 8-9 hours. The guy was supposed to install my AMS lightweight pulleys, but found out it is more complicated that he was thinking.
The car isn't louder than before, probably because I replaced TP's by HFC's. I didn't noticed any performance gain, as usual lol. Unfortunately, on the way back home, CEL came back. Strange! I will ask a friend to check my codes! I'm sure the CEL is related to the HFC's - because they do not have O2 bung.
Little surprise on Sunday morning: 4cm of beautiful snow
My almost new tires:
Next? In a few weeks I will go back to Johnny's to have my Uprev tune adjusted.
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#24
No worries No, I'll keep the Track wheels... for now. I would prefer to go CF everywhere before changing the wheels.
#25
FYI, v1nc86 is my username on many many forums:
OurVQ: http://www.ourvq.com/user/1288-v1nc86/
my350z: http://my350z.com/forum/members/344901-v1nc86.html
NissanClub: http://forum.nissanclub.ca/member.php?u=1287
and more
OurVQ: http://www.ourvq.com/user/1288-v1nc86/
my350z: http://my350z.com/forum/members/344901-v1nc86.html
NissanClub: http://forum.nissanclub.ca/member.php?u=1287
and more
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#27
FYI Mrev2 works for both Revup and non-Revup engines - mine is a Revup. I've an ExoticSpeed Y-pipe and I really like it: http://www.exoticspeed.ca/product_in...oducts_id=4889
#28
Thanks for your comments!
FYI Mrev2 works for both Revup and non-Revup engines - mine is a Revup. I've an ExoticSpeed Y-pipe and I really like it: http://www.exoticspeed.ca/product_in...oducts_id=4889
FYI Mrev2 works for both Revup and non-Revup engines - mine is a Revup. I've an ExoticSpeed Y-pipe and I really like it: http://www.exoticspeed.ca/product_in...oducts_id=4889
#29
Thanks for your comments!
FYI Mrev2 works for both Revup and non-Revup engines - mine is a Revup. I've an ExoticSpeed Y-pipe and I really like it: http://www.exoticspeed.ca/product_in...oducts_id=4889
FYI Mrev2 works for both Revup and non-Revup engines - mine is a Revup. I've an ExoticSpeed Y-pipe and I really like it: http://www.exoticspeed.ca/product_in...oducts_id=4889